carry a torch (for)

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Definition of carry a torch (for)next
as in love
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for She still carries a torch for her husband after over 30 years of marriage.

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fall for
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  • Currently shooting in Florida, Crocodile Smile follows a meticulous killer who falls for a nervous realtor, setting off a romance that soon unravels into a bloody mess.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Oil prices fell for a fourth successive day, with the international benchmark dropping to nearly $93 a barrel on traders’ bets that Democrats’ sweeping victories reduced the risk of escalation between Washington and Tehran.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
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“Carry a torch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20a%20torch%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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